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2001 Kia optima Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Kia optima has 3 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Kia optima

Suspension
28
Structure
24
Airbags
22
Engine
19
Brakes
11
Electrical
10
Powertrain
8
Speed Control
5
Latches & Locks
4
Other
3
Visibility
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 17, 2002VISIBILITYINTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. DEALER HAS INSPE...
May 10, 2002VISIBILITYWINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK IN SNOW MUST BE REPAIRED OFTER .WINDOWS REGULATORS NEED TO BE REPLACED...
Jan 15, 2002VISIBILITYBLOWER MOTOR STOPPED OPERATING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS BEFORE CORRECTION WAS MADE....

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